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[–] threelonmusketeers 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I think this exact string was a plot point in Ramona and her father by Beverly Cleary. Ramona intended to create a "NO SMOKING" sign, but paper dimension limitations caused the sign to read "NOSMO KING".

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramona_and_Her_Father

It sounds like a pretty good book, with some real themes dealing with unemployment and the stress that has on the whole family.

I did find this bit a little funny:

Ramona grows concerned about her father's smoking habit and works with Beezus to leave messages all over the house.

who the hell is Beezus lmfao

[–] threelonmusketeers 2 points 2 days ago

who the hell is Beezus lmfao

Beatrice "Beezus" Quimby is Ramona's elder sister. IIRC, she got her nickname because Ramona had difficulty pronouncing "Beatrice" when she was little.